Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Icons, Motifs, Objects, & Symbols ~ GIVEAWAY!

9/15 6pm ~ CLOSED to ENTRIES ~ I'll print off all the names, cut them apart, and draw the winner's name later tonight..... thanks so much for all the WONDERFUL ideas!

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Update to this post ~ I decided to thank you for your help by having a drawing on September 15th. Everyone who comments and lists a few favorite objects, icons, etc. will automatically be entered. If you mention this on your blog, link to this post, and let me know, I will add your name twice! I will award the winner with a handmade gift ($10 - $15 value) ~ something I make from all the ideas I will be getting from this post. It might be a surprise... and then again... I may let you know a little closer to time. Thanks for playing along!

(fleur de lis image from allposters.com)

I'm curious ~ what are some of your favorites? I'm always trying to think of ways to incorporate well-loved items in my work. So, can you think of one thing... but give me a list of 2 or 3 or more... say for instance.... a crown, a beeskep, a fleur de lis... a dove, a nest, an egg. What images do you like to use in your home decor, or maybe something you use on your correspondence, or wear on your purse or t-shirt.... I am looking forward to seeing your list! Tip: don't try to think too hard ~ just list what comes to mind when you think of some of your favorite things...

Simplicity from Nature lures my attention.Sheep on a hillside, roses rambling up an old abandoned fence, geese in flight...symbols of a change of season.The things that speak from the heart; both yours and mine.xo Susan

I find that my mood changes with the seasons, right now I am thinking pumpkins, apples, gourds... Later in the fall I'll be thinking hot cocoa by the fire, crinkly leaves, and of course then it will be Christmas- sensory overload and all bets are off!

I love old door handware, old doors and windows, nest and birds eggs, bee hives, wasp nest (great texture-just be sure no longer in use),natural fencelines, I have a friend who is wild about theFleur de Lis, but to continue with mine....antique photos, old pottery and dishes, hat pins, vintage purses, etc.

This is FUN Lana! I have to write mine down quick before I go read everyone elces and see if they are the same~ My favorite Icon~y thing is a birds nest with eggs~ soo precious, and then too~ I LOVE skeleton keys!

Favorite icons--birds, flowers, vintage or vintage-inspired, jewelry and pincushions, beautiful fabrics are just a few. Primitive motifs that are found on old samplers, particularly flowers and birds. An lastly, the colors of nature are my favorite inspirations.

Oh... I posted about this on my Little Grey Havens blog, but also put it on Nitajo's Photo's in the sidebar. This is Not to ask for an extra entry, I just want my photo friends to have a chance to enter too. Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!

I came from Aunt Mannys Creations and he Prairie Register, Oh I have lots to look at today! I will also add both of you to my blog at ByLightOfMoon.

I adore Well, here I go!The Moon,Dragonflies,Dogs,Golden Retrievers, I have two!Doors, BarnsPorchs,Lace,Sillouttes,Candles, Birdhouses,fences,clotheslines,purple,wicker, and I could go on, etc,smiles, cyndi

Hi Lana, What fun, old flagsvintage pictures of childrenold childrens booksrick-rackribbonold quilts(I make up stories about them)pink rosespink anythingglitter!! One last onePolka Dots Thanks, that was really fun! Jane

Things that warm my hear:Nest,feather,Vintage children at play,old winger washer,old crank ice cream maker,Clothes line with sheets blowing in the wind.These are just a few of my favorite things!Blessings,La Donna

HiSo many great things already mentioned..let's see - have to say sheep,hooked rugs,quilts,antique books with that time worn look,old ink wells,old pottery,symbol of welcome the pineapple,dogs,lace.This was a great posting! Joni of Fully Wooly Primitives. I'll also be linking to my blog.Thanks

What lovely things everybody mentioned ~ my list is rather old-fashioned I think...flowers, BIRDS, hearts, hands, baskets, buttons, quilts, dragonflies, hummingbirds, antiques, teapots...I could go on, but you get the idea of my likes :+}. I collect antiques and love primitives.Thank you for such a lovely post. Lana

~ Adornments ~

~ Art ~

~ Blessings ~

I designed these book page wings in 2009 after hearing my daughter talk of angel wings for a Christmas play. You may read more by clicking on the photo.

~ Vintage Book Wreaths ~

I began designing these in 2008 and sold them in my Honeysuckle Lane Etsy shop. Paper designs sort of took over my creative life and I opened a second shop, Simple Joys Paperie. You may see more in the sold section of my Simple Joys Paperie Etsy shop. Just click on the photo.

Early American Life (listed in several Directory of Traditional American Crafts)

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Playing with Books by Jason Thompson

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